Cold front brings rain, strong winds to WNC

A cold front will bring strong winds and heavy rain to the mountains today, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service.

A high wind warning is in effect from 6 a.m. today until midnight. In Asheville, winds will be 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Higher elevations could see wind gusts of 75 mph, said John Tomko, meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

The front could also bring a couple of inches of rain to the mountains, Tomko said.

"We should see the rain end Wednesday night and have sunshine on Thursday," he said.

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Cold front brings rain, strong winds to WNC

A strong cold front will bring gusty winds and heavy rain to the mountains today, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service.